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Home My WebLink About1999/08/31 - Agenda Packet l DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES l TUESDAY AUGUST 31, 1999 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee,Members: Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Nancy Fong Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias John Mannerino CONSENT CALENDAR The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typically they are items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a previous meeting. 7:00 p.m. (Rebecca) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-34 - MAR VISTA HOMES - The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for the eastern portion of recorded Tract 13812 and the southern portion recorded Tract Map No. 14120 consisting of 88 single family lots on 71.51 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (less than 2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located approximately 1,300 feet west of Etiwanda Avenue, north of Highland Avenue, and south of Summit Avenue - APN: (lots in Tract 13812) 225-411-01 through 18, 225-421-01 through 12, 15 through 16, and 19 through 27; and APN: (lots in Tract 14120) new numbers not yet issued by Assessor's Office, prior APN: 225- 171-02, 08, 11, and 16. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Rebecca) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-32 - SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING: The proposed development of a 88-bed, 59 suite, senior assisted living facility on 2.6 acres of land in the Office Professional District, located at 9515 and 9519 Base Line Road -APN: 208-541-01, 208-432-017, and 208-432-018. Related File: Pre-Application Review 98-13. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual. ADJOURNMENT 1, Mary Lou Gragg, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on August 26, 1999,at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Rebecca Van Buren August 31, 1999 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-34-MAR VISTA HOMES-The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for the eastern portion of recorded Tract 13812 and the southern portion recorded Tract Map No. 14120 consisting of 88 single family lots on 71.51 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District(less than 2 dwelling units per acre)of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located approximately 1,300 feet west of Etiwanda Avenue,north of Highland Avenue,and south of Summit Avenue - APN: (lots in Tract 13812) 225-411-01 through 18, 225-421-01 through 12, 15 through 16, and 19 through 27; and APN: (lots in Tract 14120) new numbers not yet issued by Assessor's Office, prior APN: 225-171-02, 08, 11, and 16. Plans will be presented at meeting Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren The Committee reviewed the project and recommended approval of the revised elevations with the following modifications: Plan 2A and 2B: Add a gable to the side elevation with ornamentation to match the front elevation. Plan 2C: Revise the side elevation window and roof extension to break up the long wall plane. Plan 4B: Continue the distinguishing architectural features on the front elevation to sides and rear (recessed windows, grillwork, and awnings). DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Rebecca Van Buren August 31, 1999 i DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-32 - SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING: The proposed development of a 88-bed, 59 suite, senior assisted living facility on 2.6 acres of land in the Office Professional District, located at 9515 and 9519 Base Line Road-APN: 208-541-01,208-432-017,and 208-432- 018. Related File: Pre-Application Review 98-13. Background: Sunrise Assisted Living presented preliminary concepts of an assisted living facility on the eastern 1.5 acres of the site in a Pre-Application Review on January 27, 1999. Since that time, Sunrise has acquired two additional parcels to create a larger site area. The additional acreage allows the building to be rotated so its main entrance faces Base Line Road and provides significantly better circulation. Sunrise conducted a neighborhood meeting on July 27, 1999 at the Lions Center, which was attended by most adjoining residential property owners. Design Parameters: The subject site is 2.6 acres of vacant land, surrounded to the east and south by residential dwellings in residential districts. To the west is an existing residence in the Office Professional District. Sunrise is providing an access easement so that the existing residence to the west will access Base Line Road through the subject site at the traffic signal at Amethyst Street. The facility has been designed to comply with height restrictions adjoining residential districts and has provided landscaping, which is sensitive to the residential neighborhood. The southerly one-half acre of the site, called out as a meadow on the Landscape Plan, is not planned for development at this time. This area may be transferred to the westerly property owner in conjunction with a future office professional use, developed as a future expansion area for the assisted living facility, or possibly incorporated into a residential infill project. All future opportunities are dependent upon various zoning, general plan and property consolidation considerations. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Since the Pre-Application Review, during which the Planning Commission had no comments on the architecture,the applicant has completely changed the architectural style from Mediterranean (stucco with Spanish tile roof) to Craftsman (wood shingle siding with asphalt shingle roof). The proposed roof material is asphalt shingle, which is consistent with the Craftsman architectural style of the building. The Planning Commission policy is to require tile roof material; however, the Commission has allowed a heavy"architectural' asphalt shingle on a case-by-case basis. 2. The exterior walls are proposed to be wood shingle, an attractive element that requires diligent maintenance to retain its beauty and integrity over the years. Alternate materials, which are suited to the arid climate, may be explored to create a similar architectural effect (siding). 3. Replace plaster wall finish on south elevation with wood shingle siding. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Use wood shingle siding within gable at main entry on north elevation. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Design Review Committee approve the project DRC COMMENTS DR 99-32 - SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING August 31, 1999 Page 2 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren The Committee expressed concern regarding the climate, wind, and ongoing maintenance associated with wood shingles on large wall areas. The Committee stated they would not support asphalt shingles on a building of this scale and prominence. The Committee discussed alternative architectural styles, including Mediterranean, Spanish Revival, Craftsman with similar but limited shingle applications, and Craftsman with siding, river rock, and shingles. The Committee noted that nearby Amethyst Avenue is part of historical district of Alta Loma. The site is located where Amethyst Avenue terminates at Base Line Road and essentially acts as an end point of the historical district. The Committee encouraged the applicant to explore an architectural style,which would be in keeping with the nearby historical buildings and use siding, river rock, and a limited application of wood shingles. The Committee referenced the design of Fire Station No. 3 on Banyan Avenue as an example of a Craftsman style using durable and appropriate materials. The applicant requested a continuance to explore suggested architectural styles. 1 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS August 31, 1999 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary